Attention: Typohoon SHANSHAN is approaching (2024/8/28)

According to the weather forecast, a very strong typhoon SHANSHAN (Typhon 10) is approaching and will reach Hiroshima prefecture around August 30 (Friday) and 31 (Saturday). Hazardous winds and heavy rain are likely to occur in Hiroshima due to the typhoon.

🌀 Pay constant attention to the latest information, be sure to stay prepared by following instructions below to
keep you safe from the disaster:

1. Have flashlights and a radio ready in case of a power outage. Recharge your mobile phone or smartphone batteries.

2. Items such as flowerpots and laundry poles may be blown away. Keep them inside or secure them so they cannot move.

3. Check where emergency evacuation shelters are located.

🔹 Please check the following resources to find the relevant information:

　　🚩 The City of Hiroshima Disaster Prevention Portal 　http://www.bousai.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/

　　　　Languages available: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese

　　🚩 Go to the Evacuation site! App 　https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/saigaiinfo/138186.html

　　　　Languages available: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese

Other resources to stay informed about evacuation information

🔹 Japan Meteorological Agency: Multilingual information on Disaster Mitigation Note: Information is available in 15 languages.
https://www.data.jma.go.jp/multi/index.html?lang=en

🔹NHK World-Japan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld